Satellite News

Rocket: Chang Zheng 2D; Payload: Tian-Hui 1B (TH-1B); Date: 6 May 2012, 0710 UTC; Launch site: Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, China. The mapping satellite has entered its preset orbit, Chinese media reported.
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Russia’s Energomash has reportedly started development of a new rocket engine which could reduce the cost of rocket launches and avoid the need to produce hydrogen for fuel.
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SpaceX now plans to launch its Falcon 9 rocket carrying a Dragon capsule on 19 May, the company said.
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Spaceflight Inc. (Spaceflight) unveiled its SHERPA in-space tug, which is dedicated to hosting and deploying small and secondary payloads.
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DigitalGlobe, Inc. rejected the unsolicited proposal announced by GeoEye, Inc. to acquire the company for US$17.00 per share in a combination of cash and stock.
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DISH Network Corporation and EchoStar Corporation reported financial results for the first quarter 2012.
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Built by Northrop Grumman Corporation, NASA’s Aqua satellite recently marked its 10th year on-orbit, delivering data about the Earth’s climate, water cycle and much more.
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